By Anne RuisiHomewood is a running community, so organizers of the annual First Responders 5K have high expectations for this year’s event, set for Oct. 19.“This is our major fundraiser for the police and fire departments, and we hope to have another great crowd,” said Paul DeMarcco, president of the Homewood Police Foundation, which is organizing the event with the … [Read more...]
Packed With Flavor: Les Dames’ Champagne & Fried Chicken Event Is an Upscale Picnic
By Donna CorneliusThe Birmingham chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International is once again taking picnics to a whole new level with Champagne & Fried Chicken, the group’s annual fundraiser.Set for Sept. 29 at Birmingham’s Pepper Place, the event stars Southern-fried chicken produced in partnership with Jack’s Family Restaurants. There’s also a vegetarian option: … [Read more...]
Put Your Blue Shoes On: Mike Slive Foundation Ball Raises Awareness and Funds for Prostate Cancer
It’s time to break out the blue shoes again for the Mike Slive Foundation’s annual gala to spotlight prostate cancer awareness. The black-tie optional Blue Shoe Ball will be Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Regions Field. It will be a night with live music and dancing along with live and silent auctions that will include sports memorabilia, VIP experiences and tickets to the … [Read more...]
Lulu Strong: Mountain Brook Teen Lulu Gribbin Defying the Odds After Shark Attack
After more than two months of surgeries, recovery and therapy in Charlotte, Lulu Gribbin is coming home to Birmingham on Sat., Aug. 24, and a celebration is being held in Mountain Brook. At 4 p.m. community members are invited to line the streets starting at Bromberg's down Montevallo Road into Crestline Village and to wave and cheer to show support for Lulu and her … [Read more...]
Hail Maestro!: ASO’s Annual Ball Celebrates Maestro Izcaray’s 10th Season
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra is kicking off its season Sept. 20 with its Maestro’s Ball, the orchestra’s largest fundraiser.This year’s ball, hosted by Catherine and Emmett McLean, celebrates the beginning of Music Director Carlos Izcaray’s 10th season with the ASO, the organization said in an announcement of the event. The ball will honor this milestone and launch a … [Read more...]